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Cliff Palace
Cliff Palace is an ancient Puebloan cliff dwelling located in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, USA. Dating back to 1190 AD, it contains 150 rooms and 23 kivas and is the largest cliff dwelling in North America. The structure is built into a sandstone alcove.
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Cliff Palace was constructed by Ancestral Puebloans and served as a significant cultural and residential center. The site was rediscovered in 1888 and is now a key archaeological resource. Visitors access the site via guided tours, requiring a descent of uneven stone steps and ladder climbs. The cliff dwelling's position provides insights into the adaptive strategies of its historic inhabitants.